JoinAgile Podcast

This quick episode introduces a simple analogy that will help you understand the difference between Agile and Scrum, and never mix those two concepts up again. Check YouTube JoinAgile channel if you'd prefer a video version.

Why did your Agile job interview fail? There could be numerous and very subjective reasons, but on this Vlog episode I'm trying to pin down a few most likely ones, as well as providing my professional coaching advice. Please enjoy and subscribe to show your support that would tell me that you'd like more of similar content

Why are some Agile professionals claiming that Agile is Dead and Scrum is for Zombies only? Highly arguable and controversial topics that I thought would be worth discussing and helping you navigate around... Please enjoy and share with your colleagues who might also benefit from this.

Estimation of User Stories and its purpose is a sensitive topic in Agile circles that we bring into discussion on this episode, responding to a question received from one of the listeners. Remind yourself why do we estimate work in the first place, and what actual value does it bring to the end Product that the Team is delivering... This and more on Episode 34, please enjoy.

Lean-Agile Practitioner Certification from JoinAgile.com is almost here. On this episode I use the opportunity to introduce the Test to you in more detail, providing reasoning behind it, and explaining why it should be relevant to you as a hiring or recruitment professional, as well as potential candidate for those Agile jobs advertised on the market.

On this episode we continue talking about Efficient Facilitation - Core Values, Assumptions and Methods of making sure your facilitation is as valuable and smooth as possible.

Efficient Facilitation became a core skill for Lean-Agile Practitioners in variety of Roles who want to stay competitive on the job Market. Understanding basic psychology of Group dynamics that a Facilitator has to deal with when making Groups of individuals discuss their burning topics, issues and concerns could be the differentiating factor between your success and failure in the Role you are trying to play. On this episode I start telling you about the Ground Rules of Efficient Facilitation that will hopefully lay the foundation for your self-improvement in the area of running group sessions like a Professional in future.

JoinAgile CV Review Service is up for another transformation, this time entering paid service mode that should clear up my queue and make prioritization of reviews more transparent. Additionally you'll hear for the first time about another project I'm working on that would bring you an online Agile Test. It will be tough and based on what a real-world Agile Practitioner needs to know, versus perfect classroom theory or teachings of the Scrum Guide....

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On this episode I recap core methods of Agile Estimation and Prioritisation, as well as remind you why we do both in the first place. Please enjoy, share with your friends, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to show your support.

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Time to test your knowledge of Agile Product Owner Role that you most commonly - but not exclusively - encounter in Scrum Delivery Teams of modern day and age.

This self-assessment will allow you to have fun and take a break from lecture format of majority of these episodes, and see how well do you actually navigate the muddy waters of Product Owner decision making and general rules of Agile Delivery game.

Please enjoy, share with your friends and colleagues, and have a Happy Easter!